Silvertown Area Guide
A locals' guide to Silvertown
Where do Silvertown locals go?
Run or Dye
The most fun you can have with a pair of trainers, never mind the mad dashing through colour stations where you're attacked with sachets of dye. There's also a music festival of colour! Run or Dye takes place not only in London, but all around the country and world.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
royal docks,
woolwich,
charlton,
north greenwich,
Woolwich Riverside,
Woolwich Common,
upton park,
poplar,
Kidbrooke with Hornfair,
and plaistow
Did you know?
"The Woolwich is Britain's first established building society and was formed in a pub in Woolwich in the mid-1800s."
London Docklands are full of striking buildings and structures that dominate the skyline.
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Michal Bocian
Factory and warehouse conversions in the east end of London make characterful homes.
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Stuart Harris
There's no better place in London than Wapping! I love the impressive mix of modern developments and historic buildings.
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Asim Naim
Explore Silvertown
What locals say about Silvertown
Activities near Silvertown
The Friends' Experience: The One in London
Step into the heart of everyone’s favourite TV show, at the European flagship of The Friends™ Experience. The Friends™ Experience: The One in London promises a taste of New York City, and never-before-seen content including “London, baby!” and Friends™ Station. Immerse yourself in recreated sets; dance in front of the fountain, peep through the iconic purple door at Rachel and Monica’s apartment, play foosball at Joey and Chandler’s, and take a selfie on the orange couch in Central Perk. The Turkey Head – we have it. Phoebe’s New York cab – we have it. The 18-page letter – we have it (front and back!) Hang out in the Friends™ Station for even more photo opportunities, snacks, and of course, coffee before hitting up the Friends™ Retail Store. And yes, we’ve got Hugsy and the famous yellow frame waiting for you. Oh.My.Gawd! The Friends™ Experience: The One in London. Friends and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.Read more
Easter Jewellery Making Workshop
Are you looking for unique and family friendly Easter gifts in London for 2025? Hop into the festive spirit at our fun Easter Jewellery Making Workshop in London! Why not treat someone specia to an unforgettable experience where they can learn new skills, relax and unleash your creativity at a Stööki Jewellery Making Workshop? Create your own jewellery piece with the Stooki Craft Makers. Get an insight in to the jewellery making process. A wax ring or pendant master to customise with your own design. A tutorial covering a range of jewellery making techniques. This workshop will be focused around the creation and personalisation of rings and pendants and led by Stööki's jewellery technologist Nadia Abbas. IMPORTANT: The ticket only includes a wax piece. Prices to get jewellery made are as follows: 925 Sterling Silver Ring (£80) 925 Sterling Silver 22k Gold-Plated Ring (£105) 925 Sterling Silver Pendant (£85) 925 Sterling Silver 22k Gold-Plated Pendant (£110) 925 Sterling Silver Silver Curb Necklace (£20) Solid 9k / 18k Gold (★Quote given on request. We will weigh your finished piece and calculate the cost using current gold value prices at the end of the session.) ★Please note that these prices include the wax to make a ring or pendant the maximum size of the template provided at the workshop (4mm width). If you would like to receive a bigger template we are happy to provide you with one on the day. At the end of the session we will weigh your finished wax creation and charge you based on the extra weight of the chosen metal, plus an additional £20 casting fee. Presented by Stooki. This is an all ages event.Read more
Jewellery Making Workshop
Create your own jewellery piece with the Stooki Craft Makers. Get an insight in to the jewellery making process. A wax ring or pendant master to customise with your own design. A tutorial covering a range of jewellery making techniques. This workshop will be focused around the creation and personalisation of rings and pendants and led by Stööki's jewellery technologist Nadia Abbas. Important: The ticket only includes a wax piece. Prices to get jewellery made are as follows: Silver ring (£80) Brass 18k gold-plated ring (£95) Silver pendant (£85) Brass 18k gold-plated pendant (£100) Sterling silver curb necklace (£20) Solid 9k / 18k Gold (Quote given on request. We will weigh your finished piece and calculate the cost using current gold value prices at the end of the session.) Please note that these prices include the wax to make a ring or pendant the maximum size of the template provided at the workshop (6mm width). If you would like to receive a bigger template we are happy to provide you with one on the day. At the end of the session we will weigh your finished wax creation and charge you based on the extra weight of the chosen metal, plus an additional £5 casting fee. Presented by Stooki. This is an all ages event.Read more
The London Tattoo
The London Tattoo - Doe Den Tap Toe! Join us for one night only at London's ExCeL ICC Auditorium to celebrate marching bands at a musical Tattoo ceremony. An international all star marching band lineup featuring the world famous Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines, CTCRM(Devon, United Kingdom); the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band(Dorset, United Kingdom); the Burgess Hill Marching Youth(West Sussex, United Kingdom); Gordon's School Pipes & Drums(Surrey, United Kingdom); the Marching Scarlet Knights(Rutgers University, NJ, USA) and thePride of Dayton Marching Band(University of Dayton, OH, USA). The London Tattoo is produced by London International Band Week Ltd. Enquiries to: boxoffice@londonbandweek.com Let London know you're coming: Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/londonbandweek] Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/londonbandweek] Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/londonbandweek] Other London Band WeekEVENTS [https://www.thelondontattoo.com/other-events]. Join the London Band Week mail list: I'm a Londoner [http://www.londonbandweek.com/mailing-list]Read more
Sky Bet League One: Charlton Athletic vs Northampton Town
Charlton Athletic take on Northampton Town in this Sky Bet League One fixture.
Sky Bet League One: Charlton Athletic vs Lincoln City
Charlton Athletic take on Lincoln City in this Sky Bet League One fixture.
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
Musical star Michael Ball and popular tenor Alfie Boe join forces to tour around the UK.
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